National Register of Historic Places

Sebastian County Jail, Old

Greenwood, Sebastian County, Arkansas
Listed
December 1, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94001413

About this property

The Old Sebastian County Jail is a historic former jail in Greenwood, Arkansas. It is a two-story stone building, located just east of the Sebastian County Courthouse on the south side of Arkansas Highway 10 in the city center. It was built 1889-91 by Ike Kunkel, a local master mason, and is one of the city's finest examples of cut stone masonry. It is also believed to be the oldest county government building. It was used primarily as a holding jail for detainees awaiting transport to facilities in Fort Smith, and is now operated by the South Sebastian County Historical Society as a local history museum known as the Old Jail Museum. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

Location

Greenwood, Sebastian County, Arkansas
35.21213, -94.25455

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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8.3 mi
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10.3 mi
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1864Civil War
13 mi
Battle of Fort Smith Arkansas (Second)
1863Civil War
14.5 mi

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When was Sebastian County Jail, Old listed on the National Register?

Sebastian County Jail, Old was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Sebastian County Jail, Old?

Sebastian County Jail, Old is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sebastian County Jail, Old?

The period of significance for Sebastian County Jail, Old is recorded as the industrial era.

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